During the “War on Terror,” U.S. forces turned to torture, with many soldiers, senior officials, and even U.S. citizens believing it was effective and necessary. But how did this happen, and at what cost? Joshua E.S. Phillips, author of None of Us Were Like This Before, and Ian Fishback discuss the reasons that states and soldiers resort to torture during counterinsurgency warfare, as well as the hidden costs of torture on military operations, on detainees, and even on soldiers themselves. Both men’s perspectives come from firsthand knowledge: Fishback served in four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001-10 and in 2006 was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People for his role in reforming detainee-treatment standards in the U.S. military; investigative journalist Phillips reported from the Middle East and interviewed soldiers, their families and friends, military officials, and victims of torture.
Thanks to Seattle Town Hall and Elliott Bay Books
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